Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ________ Block: _______
Results and Discussion: 50 Point Research Grade
Introduction: Using the Cellular Respiration in Germinating Beans Lab practice round, you
generated a testable research question and designed an experiment to collect data in which to
answer your question. Using the data your group collected or the data of another group given to you,
please analyze the data, report the results, and explain those results with information founded in
science from content learned in this class as well as additional research.
Guidelines: The results section should include the following:
RESULTS SUMMARY
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Research question
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IV and DV; control group if applicable
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Type of data collected (qualitative vs. quantitative or both), explain reasoning behind your
choice
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Null hypothesis
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Alternative hypothesis(es)
TABLES:
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Make a table of the descriptive and inferential statistics. Do not include your raw data.
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Columns and rows must be straight and neat (typed).
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Headings (with UNITS) are required on all columns and rows.
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Include a descriptive title above the table.
GRAPHS:
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Appropriate graph: Line graph, histogram, box and whiskers, or bar graph. Reference your
“Graph Choice Chart” given in class to determine which one(s) to pick.
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The independent variable goes on the X-axis; the dependent variable goes on the Y-axis.
Label axes with names and units. Make sure that a key is included.
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Include a descriptive title above the graph.
Guidelines: The discussion section should include the following:
What was the purpose/significance of the experiment?
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Make a claim regarding the research question and the outcome of the experiment. Explain which
alternative hypothesis was supported with pertinent evidence (data).
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Give evidence (data) for your claim (the null hypothesis or alternative hypothesis that was
supported). This is the main purpose of the conclusion. Explain how the data supports the claim.
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Explain if your null hypothesis was rejected or failed to reject. Remember the null hypothesis is
rejected or failed to reject based on the p-value.
Example:
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“The means of the experimental groups were statistically significantly different (P<0.05).”
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“There was no statistically significant difference between the means of ___ & ___ (P>0.05).”
Describe the trends in the data using the descriptive statistics (calculations of averages, variation,
standard deviation, and standard error of the mean [SEM]).
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Never leave it up to your reader to draw connections. Describe the science behind why the
independent variable had this effect (or lack thereof) on the dependent variable.
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Explain unusual results and/or possible errors in procedures and/or limitations
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Future Directions:
o Improvements to the procedure, sample size, etc. (be realistic)
o Further research questions raised and relationship to content.
Example references in proper format:
Batistella, C. (2012). Enzymes - a fun introduction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTUm-75-PL4
Kensington, N. (2008). Hydrogen Peroxide Has A Complex Role In Cell Health. Science Daily.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080102134129.htm
Miller, K., & Levine, J. (2008). The Chemistry of Life. Prentice Hall Biology. Upper Saddle River, N.J.:
Pearson/Prentice Hall.
This assignment is due to turnitin.com by March 17th (A-day) and March 18th (B-day).